Mandatory random COVID-19 testing at all airports will be suspended on Saturday, according to the federal government.."The Government of Canada recognizes the impact that significant wait times at some Canadian airports are having on travellers," Transport Canada said in a statement on Friday. ."We continue to work with airports, airlines, baggage handlers, and other partners to implement solutions to reduce delays as we approach the summer peak season."."Our efforts are having a positive impact. Current traveller wait times at major Canadian airports are decreasing.".Between June 11 and June 30, mandatory randomize testing at Canadian airports will be "temporarily" suspended for travellers, with the exception of the unvaccinated. From July 1 onwards, all testing will be performed off-site..Transport Canada said travellers will still need to use ArriveCAN before entering an airport, as it will "remove unnecessary delays." They added the Public Health Agency of Canada would be adding additional staff on select days to verify travellers ArriveCAN submissions..This comes on the same day that the American CDC announced the lifting of requirements for travellers to test negative for COVID-19 before entering the country. That policy will take effect on Sunday.
